Sr. Application Engineer

Job Summary
Responsible for being a strategic leader during the evaluation and determination of the cost structure for manufacturing for new and legacy medical device projects. This role requires deep technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration to define optimal manufacturing sequences, assess production feasibility, and provide insight-driven recommendations that shape new product introduction and scaling strategies.
As a key technical advisor, the Sr. Application Engineer will support Tegra Medical’s commitment to excellence by delivering high-level Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidance, leading cost modeling efforts, and acting as a critical link between customers, engineering, sales, and production. This position plays a pivotal role from early quoting through full-scale manufacturing implementation, ensuring technical and financial alignment across the organization.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead complex quoting initiatives by reviewing RFQs and detailed engineering drawings to determine feasibility, optimal manufacturing methods, and cost efficiency.
• Provide strategic DFM consultation to internal and external stakeholders; proactively identify opportunities for product or process modifications to enhance manufacturability, reduce cost, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist in the evaluation of capital expenditure (CAPEX) for complex projects involving specialized capital investments.
• Create CAD solid models and/or drawings for internal use or DFM inputs as needed.
• Act as a subject matter expert on advanced manufacturing processes, materials selection, and external service integration for medical device production.
• Develop and validate detailed cost models including Bill of Materials (BOM creation), labor/time estimates, and outsourced service costs. Interface with key suppliers and partners to ensure accurate external quoting.
• Collaborate with SME's, engineering, production, supply chain, sales, and quality teams to gather input and build robust, risk-mitigated cost proposals.
• Generate costing operation routing with setup and cycle times; consult with Scheduling on lead time if necessary.
• As an output of the quoting effort, provide competitive manufacturing cost and lead time, as well as notes to communicate technical clarifications, assumptions, or exceptions.
• Send costing estimates to Sales for review, quote generation and submittal to customer in a timely manner.
• Lead technical reviews with customers and internal teams to ensure clarity around quote assumptions, timelines, and transition to production.
• Play a key role in transitioning projects from quoting to production, ensuring alignment with cost targets and operational readiness
• Drive continuous improvement in the quoting process through data analysis, process standardization, and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor and support other Application Engineers, contributing to skill development and consistency in quoting best practices.
• Ensure cost integrity through project lifecycle, aligning initial estimates with downstream process capabilities and financial targets.
• Contribute and lead initiatives aimed at enhancing the quotation process, with a focus on optimizing material, process, and lead time databases.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in manufacturing, cost estimating, or process engineering—preferably in the medical device or precision manufacturing sector.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, and lead time in fast-paced project environments.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes native to Tegra Medical's core business.
• Deep familiarity with raw materials (e.g., stainless steel, plastics, titanium) and secondary processes (e.g., anodizing, coating, heat treating).
• Advanced proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and product specifications.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with ERP, cost modeling tools, and quoting software; ability to manage large datasets and perform scenario analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills; able to navigate and lead in cross-functional teams and with external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior staff or leading cross-functional quoting or process development teams.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.
• CAD and SolidWorks experience strongly preferred; capable of generating and interpreting 3D models and drawings for design assessment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or related technical field, and excellent mechanical/manufacturing aptitude.
• Advanced training or certifications in cost estimating, lean manufacturing, or DFM/A are highly desirable.